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Monday, March 15, 2010

Et tu, Bruté?

I couldn't help it. It's the Ides of March you know....

On March 15 (the Ides of March), 44 BC, Caesar was attacked by a group of senators, including Marcus Junius Brutus, Caesar's close friend. Caesar initially resisted his attackers, but when he saw Brutus, he supposedly spoke the words "Et tu, Brute?", and resigned himself to his fate. The eternal Latin phrase "Et tu Brute" is interpreted to mean "And you, Brutus?" or alternatively "You too, Brutus."

Sure, Brutus was really named after the Ohio State mascot, not the murderous Roman. Sure, I was fresh out of laurel wreaths and had to make do with some artificial ivy for his headpiece.... But I just couldn't resist.

It wasn't me!! I'm not Roman, I'm French!!

It was that guy over there....

Really, does this look like the face of an assassin???

Happy Ides of March!!! Hope you enjoyed a little history lesson, and a lot of silliness on my part :)

Brutus, you must be a very patient little guy to let your mom dress you up like that! Was she giggling during the photography session? And are your pictures displayed at her dental office or was that a stupid question?My coonhound, Daisy, was a victim of dress-up yesterday. Please take a look on my blog & tell me if she looks good in my hat!

of cour that face could bever be that of an assasin BUTT if it were we'd like to speak wiff you mr brutus . have you ever considered a career as a undercover pibble. we have a secret PTO SOCIETY and we's to takes over the world!!! we could use your skills for the horrid tree rats that try to invade our base of commandwigglesthe houston pittie pack

Mom's brother (my Uncle) was born on the Ides of March, so there has been much 'et tu Brute' over the years (including some Monty Python sketches, but that's just proof that Mom's entire family is made of up nerds...), and she LOVES your toga! great way to celebrate the day! :-)

Since you know your history you-too-Brutus, let me let you in on some useless trivia. My M is born the day Kennedy was assassinated and her daughter, my sis, on the day Caesar was! Femmes fatales...Twinkie

I think the IVY is great...found this about IVY and it is soooo true! Just perfect for Brutus to wear!!!

The ivy gets its symbolism of connections and friendships because of its propensity to interweave in growth. Ever furrowing and intertwining, the ivy is an example of the twists and turns our friendships take – but also a testimony to the long-lasting connections and bonds we form with our friends that last over the years.

Another tribute to friendship as well as the test of time is the ivy’s ability to grow in challenging environments. The ivy is incredibly durable and can withstand harsh conditions. This is symbolic of our ability to stick by our friends no matter what.

Brutus is the bestest friend to every bloggie, he deserves to wear it with pride!